The meaning of “σβέννυμι”
Understanding sbénnymi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb go out, quench. - to extinguish (literally or figuratively)
σβέννυμι
a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb go out, quench. - to extinguish (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:8 | “And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.” Word: σβέννυμι (sbénnymi) | |
| Mark 9:46 | “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Word: σβέννυμι (sbénnymi) | |
| Ephesians 6:16 | “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Word: σβέννυμι (sbénnymi) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:19 | “Quench not the Spirit.” Word: σβέννυμι (sbénnymi) | |
| Hebrews 11:34 | “Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.” Word: σβέννυμι (sbénnymi) |